“For, “He put all things in subjection under his feet.”Psalm 8:6 But when he says, “All things are put in subjection”, it is evident that he is excepted who subjected all things to him.”
— WEB
1 Corinthians 15:27
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“For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him.”
— KJV
“For, He put all things in subjection under his feet. But when he saith, All things are put in subjection, it is evident that he is excepted who did subject all things unto him.”
— ASV
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Commentary
all things--including death (compare Eph 1:22; Phi 3:21; Heb 2:8; Pe1 3:22). It is said, "hath put," for what God has said is the same as if it were already done, so sure is it. Paul here quotes Psa 8:6 in proof of his previous declaration, "For (it is written), 'He hath put all things under His feet.'" under his feet--as His footstool (Psa 110:1). In perfect and lasting subjection. when he--namely, God, who by His Spirit inspired the Psalmist.
— Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (public domain)
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